• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick and teammate safety Eric Reid are kneeling during the national anthem on Mon., Sep. 12. This is Kaepernick’s third game of not standing during the anthem, the previous two being during the preseason. His actions has spread throughout the week, while other teams are standing united.

Standing for respect

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Project Director September 20, 2016

It is the fifteenth anniversary of the worst and bloodiest day in recent American history. A day where everyone unites in red, white and blue to celebrate their patriotism to be from this great nation. 9/11...

Donald Trump supporters staged a rally on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 across the street from the Baltimore Convention Center, where Trump addressed a gathering at the National Guard Association of the United States conference. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Politics of fear

Adhiti Chundur, Print Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2016

Fear is a powerful motivator. In the 2016 presidential election, fear takes a pivotal role in the contest for votes. Namely, Republican nominee Donald Trump has taken fear mongering to a different level. “Trump...

Colin Kaepernick (7) has been making headlines for the silent protest he has been taking part in during opening NFL games. He has elected to not stand during the National Anthem. This has started a national debate on freedom and the meaning of the flag.

What is freedom?

Joshua Patternson, Opinion Chief September 15, 2016

Normally at the beginning of the National Football League seasons sports fans are talking about fantasy football or giving ludicrous predictions for their own personal team. Instead, the sports world...

August 2016 Columns: Welcoming back students, looking at Dance Team, reflecting on Courtney Fishers death

August 2016 Columns: Welcoming back students, looking at Dance Team, reflecting on Courtney Fisher’s death

Max Torem, Lauren Kurtzer, and Joshua Patterson September 14, 2016

OPINION: Welcome back Aviators! The 2016-17 year has officially begun, and hopefully you are feeling as refreshed as the school is. That is right, the school has undergone changes that will make a huge...

Instead of tales of gold medals, and country pride, Ryan Lochte will have to settle for a falsified robbery and an international incident. Since then he has been dropped by all four of his endorsers, including Speedo and Polo Ralph Lauren. However, this did not deter Dancing with the Stars for extending him and invitation.

Brock Turner release, Ryan Lochte incident shows white privilege

Joshua Patterson, Opinion Chief September 13, 2016

This summer should have been a reminder about how great sports are, with the world wide spectacle that is the Olympic games. Instead, this summer has served as a reminder that white privilege is still...

August 2016 Staff Editorial: Reflecting on 9/11

August 2016 Staff Editorial: Reflecting on 9/11

August 31, 2016

The effects of 9/11. The options presented when one considers such a prompt are practically endless. Yet upon a bit of reflection, it occurred to us that, as students born between the years of 1998-2002,...

These test tubes of DNA are used for the gene editing of stem cells at the Lokey Stem Cell lab at Stanford University. With science and technology hurling at full speed, various moral and ethical concerns continue to arise about research and experimentation. Genetic engineering is an area of considerable debate about future consequences.

Faking humanity

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2016

“How dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to be greater than his nature will allow.” Romantic...

A monument honoring Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest stands with the Confederate Flag. Monuments like these are still prevalent in the United States. Now, faced with much opposition states have been taking down Confederate memorabilia from state property.

‘Monument’-al mayhem

Adhiti Chundur, Co Print-Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2016

 As the Confederate flag was slowly lowered to the ground in South Carolina last year, the cheers and jubilation marked a turning point in our country’s history. The end of the flag’s 50-year reign...

Historical fiction has a new meaning, since SHS students have learned about many important events through the years. Now, when we read books about the Holocaust, we are informed about the topic.

Favorites for reading about past

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief May 4, 2016

Here is a list of (in my opinion) great historical fiction books. However, some of these books were recommended from friends and I have not read them yet. Warning: the books are varying levels of difficulty...

Concept art for the newly designed $20 bill. Tubman will replace former president Jackson. The new bill will be in circulation by 2020.

New money, no problems

Adhiti Chundur, Beats Editor April 27, 2016

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced on Apr. 20 that former president Andrew Jackson will be replaced on the $20 by Harriet Tubman. Tubman will be the first person of color- male or female- on US currency....

Pictured are freshmen Caitlyn Jarrett, Molly Ferguson, and Emily Kremchek. During the summer, typically, boys and girls will wear shorter shorts and looser shirts. This is all to accommodate to the warmer weather.

Pushing limit on dress code

Alex Karev, Opinion Editor April 25, 2016

As we begin to move into the warmer months, a prevailing question is that of what to wear. During winter we do not have as many choices as we currently do. Typically during the cooler months, students...

Phillipa Soo plays Eliza Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton. Hamliton won the Grammy for Best New Musical Album. The new musical reached insane popularity and is sold out for the next few months.

Hamilton turns tide

Yasmine Guedira, News Chief April 22, 2016

Music is a powerful force in our world. It can influence people and spread a message like nothing else can. The new Broadway musical Hamilton fits this description perfectly. Recently, Hamilton has...

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